SloveniaThe draw for the first round of the Slovenian Men's Cup was held at the Slovenian Handball Association headquarters on Monday. The matches will take place on September 23. Notable pairings include Riko Ribnica facing Škofja Loka, while Ajdovščina will play against Izola. Two top-tier teams, Novo Mesto Krka and Ajdovščina, will face off in the first round. The competition will feature 38 teams this season, including Preddvor, which returns after a one-season absence. Teams not drawn directly into the second round will automatically qualify for the next stage. Five teams are expected to participate in European competitions and will join the cup in the quarterfinals. Celje Pivovarna Laško holds the most titles in the tournament's history with 23 championships.
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